Little Rock Compassion Center out of power after weekend storms
Not only is the power out, but all the food they use to feed hundreds of people every day is spoiling. Author: Ashley Godwin (THV11) Updated: 9:33 PM CDT July 12, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas One of Little Rock s oldest homeless shelters is in need of help of their own.
The Little Rock Compassion Center has been operational for 23 years and has never closed its doors to anyone.
The shelter had major damage after this weekend s storms, which destroyed their air conditioning units on top of the building and several other outdoor structures.
Wind, rain in LR area leave some in the dark
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Weekend storm causes damage to Little Rock Compassion Center; donations needed
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The combination of the pandemic and the arrival of cold weather is worsening the difficulties faced by the homeless in Little Rock. According to organizations serving the homeless in the state s capital city, the number of people seeking help has increased since the onset of the pandemic.
Pastor William Holloway, CEO of the Little Rock Compassion Center, said the emergency shelter for the homeless has averaged 175 people per night in recent weeks more than 25 per people than normal for this time of year. We re getting people now that are losing their jobs in other states, and they re originally from Arkansas. Now they re trying to come back home.